ABC Bistrot at Gran Caffè Quadri
Set in the elegant Ponga room of the historic Gran Caffè Quadri in St. Mark’s Square, is the ABC bistrot
Expensive Restaurants in San Marco
The two standout restaurants in the San Marco district are Club del Doge in the Gritti Palace Hotel and Gran Caffe Quadri restaurant in St. Mark’s Square.
Harry’s Bar
The story of how this bar was set up is a heart warming one, of how Giuseppe Cipriani, loaned money to an American called Harry Pickering, who had fallen out with his wealthy family.
Ristorante Quadri
This is the upstairs part of the Gran Caffè Quadri and the only fine dining restaurant in St. Mark’s Square.
Gritti Palace – Club del Doge
The restaurant here, both food and setting, are fabulous.
Budget / Informal Restaurants in San Marco
Budget / informal restaurants in San Marco are in very short supply.
Rosa Salva Calle Fiubera
In the maze of streets that is the San Marco district, you will find another branch of Rosa Salva.
Palazzo Franchetti Café
Palazzo Franchetti is a beautiful palazzo on the Grand Canal right by the Accademia bridge.
Le Café
This is in the very pleasant Campo Santo Stefano square and there is lots of outside seating.
Gran Caffè Quadri
On the other side of St Mark’s Square from the Florian, this is another historic and beautiful café.
Correr Museum Café
This is the café in the magnificent Correr Museum in St. Mark’s Square.
Caffè Lavena
Dating from the 1750’s, Caffè Lavena has the atmosphere of an Austrian style salon and has beautiful green marble tables, antique mirrors and lacquered wood panelling.
Caffe Florian
Exceptionally beautiful and historic café in St. Marks Square, dating from 1720.
